Sweet Potatoes Help Lower Inflammation
Shared by Dr. Erik Waldeland
Looking for a tasty and nutritious way to incorporate more vitamins into your diet? Give this sweet potato recipe a try to add a healthy side to your next meal. Sweet potatoes are not only delicious but are also packed with essential nutrients like vitamin A. According to the attached research article, sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, which plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy vision, skin, and immune system function. By incorporating dishes like these Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes into your diet, you can ensure you are getting a healthy dose of this important nutrient.
Moreover, following a diet rich in vitamins and nutrients like vitamin A from sweet potatoes can also help manage pain and inflammation more effectively. Inflammation is a natural immune response, but chronic inflammation can lead to various health issues, including pain and discomfort. By consuming foods that are high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, like sweet potatoes, you can help reduce chronic inflammation in your body. So, next time you’re looking for a flavorful and nutritious meal, give these Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes a try to not only satisfy your taste buds but also nourish your body.
Our mission in East Dallas clinics is to provide resources and knowledge for our patients to incorporate healthy lifestyle choices into their daily routine to help the body heal more efficiently and become overall a healthier person. Pain can come from many different aspects of life, but it almost always comes down to how well you’re eating, moving, and managing your stress.
Ingredients
- 4medium (~1/3 lb each)sweet potatoes*
- 115-ouncecan chickpeas(rinsed and drained)
- 1/2Tbspolive oil
- 1/2tspeach cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked (or regular) paprika
- 1pinchsea salt or lemon juice (optional)
Sauce
- 1/4cup hummus (or tahini)
- 1/2mediumlemon, juiced(1/2 lemon yields ~1 Tbsp juice)
- 3/4 – 1tspdried dill (or sub 2-3 tsp fresh per 3/4-1 tsp dried)
- 3clovesgarlic, minced (3 cloves yield ~1 1/2 Tbsp or 9 g)
- Water or unsweetened almond milk (to thin)
- Sea salt to taste
Take a peek at the link below for instruction on how to prepare!
Resources
Yee MMF, Chin KY, Ima-Nirwana S, Wong SK. Vitamin A and Bone Health: A Review on Current Evidence. Molecules. 2021 Mar 21;26(6):1757. doi: 10.3390/molecules26061757. PMID: 33801011; PMCID: PMC8003866.
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